Reclassification (Noun)
Meaning
Classifying something again (usually in a new category).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The government agency initiated a reclassification of the species after new evidence revealed it was more closely related to another genus.
- The student's academic performance led to a reclassification of their major, as they switched from business to engineering.
- The FDA implemented a reclassification of certain medications, changing their status from prescription to over-the-counter.
- After further study, the fossil was subject to a reclassification, placing it in a different category within the paleontology field.
- The insurance company requested a reclassification of the vehicle's rating due to the addition of advanced safety features.